N25/N30 - New Ross Bypass [open to traffic]

loyatemu

Andrew33 wrote: »

He’d go to the opening of an envelope if he thought he’d get media coverage.

it's a major piece of infrastructure and the longest road bridge ever built here. Of course the Taoiseach will be there.

Hibernicis

Some further shots from Sunday

1. The starting line. The west bound layby can be seen on the left (where the portaloos are). There is a corresponding layby on the eastbound carriage way.



2. Below the starting line, shortly before the ascent to the bridge.


3. The bridge from the start of the ascent on the Wexford side.


4. The nameplate, heading East



5. The fall in the bridge is very clear from this point.


6. A last look back at the bridge under a blue sky

Hibernicis

Andrew33 wrote: »

He’d go to the opening of an envelope if he thought he’d get media coverage.

He is the Taoiseach. It’s entirely appropriate. And anyway, it’s a tradition apparently

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=112130131&postcount=2165

mydiscworld

https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2020/0129/1111647-n25-bypass/

N25 bypass with Ireland's longest bridge opens

m17

The barrow crossing 21/01/20 (pic twitter )

24 hours 3mins 33 secs to opening

josip

What's the plan for the access to the pillar in the river?





Will the track be left in place?

In which case I'd expect it to silt up around it fairly quickly.


Or will it be removed so that currents will revert to what they were before?
But if they ever need to access the pillar in future it will be more difficult.

CrabRevolution

Andrew33 wrote: »

He’d go to the opening of an envelope if he thought he’d get media coverage.

And if he didn't go he'd be accused of "ignoring rural Ireland".

Kevtherev1

Another article with some contradiction in it saying bypass open today, likely a mistake and it midday thursday.

https://www.thejournal.ie/irelands-longest-bridge-opens-wexford-4984198-Jan2020/


https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/new-ross-bypass-will-cater-for-up-to-20k-cars-a-day-978396.html

alta stare

Kevtherev1 wrote: »

Another article with some contradiction in it saying bypass open today, likely a mistake and it midday thursday.

https://www.thejournal.ie/irelands-longest-bridge-opens-wexford-4984198-Jan2020/


https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/new-ross-bypass-will-cater-for-up-to-20k-cars-a-day-978396.html

I think the wording is throwing people off. Today is the opening but tomorrow it is open to traffic. Seems to be causing confusion. RTE put up on their headline that it is open today while the article says it is open to traffic from tomorrow.

Say my name

Kevtherev1 wrote: »

Another article with some contradiction in it saying bypass open today, likely a mistake and it midday thursday.

https://www.thejournal.ie/irelands-longest-bridge-opens-wexford-4984198-Jan2020/


https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/new-ross-bypass-will-cater-for-up-to-20k-cars-a-day-978396.html

Just to further confuse things.
I passed by the Kilkenny side of the bypass at 1 o'clock and there's concrete blocks blocking on one side of the road and there's a telescopic loader blocking the other side with the driver in the cab with his feet up waiting.

Cookiemunster

Just saw a thread in the main Infrastructure forum complaining that the bridge doesn't have footpaths...........

alentejo

I do think new roads should make provision for walking and cycling. E.g the M20 should have a separate cycle track alongside the motorway (segregated).

alta stare

Cookiemunster wrote: »

Just saw a thread in the main Infrastructure forum complaining that the bridge doesn't have footpaths...........

Idiots.

Also i bet plenty of people will drive slowly over the bridge just so they can have a gawk at the views...could be dangerous at times. Some people are stupid.

I was up on it Saturday evening and it was cool and ill hopefully be driving over it tomorrow evening. Thank god its finally open i just hope it isnt full of slow driving idiots.

eagerv

alta stare wrote: »

Thank god its finally open i just hope it isnt full of slow driving idiots.

I'll be on it tomorrow at 12:01.


Keep a watch out for me...:)

loyatemu

alentejo wrote: »

I do think new roads should make provision for walking and cycling. E.g the M20 should have a separate cycle track alongside the motorway (segregated).

we need more cross country cycle routes true, but no one wants to cycle beside a motorway, it's noisy and polluted.

marno21

alentejo wrote: »

I do think new roads should make provision for walking and cycling. E.g the M20 should have a separate cycle track alongside the motorway (segregated).

It would be a better idea to provide cycling and pedestrian facilities on the old road. People don't live, work or shop on motorways, and there are no trip generators on motorways.

josip

Are cyclists and pedestrians prohibited from crossing the bridge?
There's a difference between not being facilitated and it being illegal.
I've checked photos from the walk and the only signs I can see are the windsock signs.
Maybe the signs are further away before the points of no return?

Hibernicis

josip wrote: »

Are cyclists and pedestrians prohibited from crossing the bridge?
There's a difference between not being facilitated and it being illegal.
I've checked photos from the walk and the only signs I can see are the windsock signs.
Maybe the signs are further away before the points of no return?

I was looking out for these and didn’t see anything. Unless there are some on the approaches to the roundabouts.

I’ll keep an eye out tomorrow when I’m taking my first drive across

Cookiemunster

josip wrote: »

Are cyclists and pedestrians prohibited from crossing the bridge?
There's a difference between not being facilitated and it being illegal.
I've checked photos from the walk and the only signs I can see are the windsock signs.
Maybe the signs are further away before the points of no return?

Even if they are prohibited, it won't stop some from crossing it anyways as we see from cyclists regularly using motorways.

riddlinrussell

Cookiemunster wrote: »

Even if they are prohibited, it won't stop some from crossing it anyways as we see from cyclists regularly using motorways.

Are there many examples of Non-Motorway roads in Ireland with a prohibition on non motorised vehicles? Thought it required a Motorway order (and corresponding provision of an alternative route)

ongarboy

I wonder will it eventually be called RFK bridge or just New Ross bypass. Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy bridge seems too much of a mouthful...

I don't think I've ever heard the M1 Boyne bridge bypassing Drogheda referred to its official name Mary McAleese bridge.

alta stare

josip wrote: »

Are cyclists and pedestrians prohibited from crossing the bridge?
There's a difference between not being facilitated and it being illegal.
I've checked photos from the walk and the only signs I can see are the windsock signs.
Maybe the signs are further away before the points of no return?

Pretty sure the Waterford bypass bridge does not allow cyclists or pedestrians but that could be down to it being a toil road but at the same time id be surprised if it were allowed on the New Ross bridge.

Kirbstone

On other 2+2 dual carriageways recently built there are no hard shoulders. These roads are not motorways and have, to my knowledge no ban on cycles, tractors &c.

I believe the bridge section to be such a road, but way in the future as in lots of tight places on the Continent it could be upgraded to motorway status as part of a continuous road from Cork/Waterford to Wexford....the M25 ?....with just that short 885 meters without hard shoulders.

Tom K.

eagerv

josip wrote: »

Are cyclists and pedestrians prohibited from crossing the bridge?
There's a difference between not being facilitated and it being illegal.
I've checked photos from the walk and the only signs I can see are the windsock signs.
Maybe the signs are further away before the points of no return?

With the lay bys close to the Bridge I would imagine there will possibly be walking sightseers.

alta stare

riddlinrussell wrote: »

Are there many examples of Non-Motorway roads in Ireland with a prohibition on non motorised vehicles? Thought it required a Motorway order (and corresponding provision of an alternative route)

Just checked the Waterford bypass and yeah there is a sign saying no animals pedestrians or cyclists.

Relhcstirt

Open @ 1 tomorrow

blackwhite

riddlinrussell wrote: »

Are there many examples of Non-Motorway roads in Ireland with a prohibition on non motorised vehicles? Thought it required a Motorway order (and corresponding provision of an alternative route)

Jack Lynch Tunnel also (N40)

m17

The barrow crossing 26/01/20

omicron

riddlinrussell wrote: »

Are there many examples of Non-Motorway roads in Ireland with a prohibition on non motorised vehicles? Thought it required a Motorway order (and corresponding provision of an alternative route)

Jack lynch tunnel is the same.

BelfastVanMan

omicron wrote: »

Jack lynch tunnel is the same.

A12 Westlink in Belfast and the N25 Waterford Bypass.

chooseusername

ongarboy wrote: »

I wonder will it eventually be called RFK bridge or just New Ross bypass. Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy bridge seems too much of a mouthful...

I don't think I've ever heard the M1 Boyne bridge bypassing Drogheda referred to its official name Mary McAleese bridge.

The Barrow Bridge, or my preference The Pink Rock bridge.

eagerv

Out for a walk an hour ago..

kravmaga

eagerv wrote: »

Out for a walk an hour ago..

Great photos, well done

tuxy

eagerv wrote: »

Out for a walk an hour ago..

I didn't get the chance, I'll probably walk it some time next month.

eagerv

tuxy wrote: »

I didn't get the chance, I'll probably walk it some time next month.

Rather you than me when there is traffic on it...:)

eagerv

kravmaga wrote: »

Great photos, well done

I am amazed at the quality of my ordinary Android phone even in low light.
No photographic skill on my behalf..:)

tuxy

Don't worry. I'll wear a hi-vis

jelutong

chooseusername wrote: »

The Barrow Bridge, or my preference The Pink Rock bridge.

The Big Dipper?

Chris_5339762

New Ross Bypass Bridge

alta stare

tuxy wrote: »

Don't worry. I'll wear a hi-vis

Just a high vis??? Jayus you'll be froze to death

fricatus

Has the bridge opened to traffic yet lads?

Relhcstirt

No. passed at 8:50 this morning and there is plenty of activity getting ready.

CoBo55

No, hopefully it'll be open on my way home.

Say my name

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blindsider

Found this on the Examiner website....not much coverage otherwise

https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/irelands-longest-bridge-opens-after-25-million-hours-of-work-978548.html

....I suppose it's all water under the bridge now... [Coat]

RadioRetro

Just got a text, the bridge is open to traffic.

Cookiemunster

https://twitter.com/aaroadwatch/status/1222839492857487364

dougal

Wonder when Google Maps will be updated with the bridge as an option.

serfboard

dougal wrote: »

Wonder when Google Maps will be updated with the bridge as an option.

Openstreetmap has it already on the detailed level - but not on the wide view level yet.

josip

RadioRetro wrote: »

An FB buddy has just been over the bridge, video... https://www.facebook.com/100000540666841/posts/3157967844231207/

Private video/group